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Xbox To Expand Its Collection Of Japanese Games

September 26, 2022 by Japan Informer

Xbox wants to make a big impact in Japan! Microsoft has been actively extending the their platform. Beyond the Western market, this also applies to other areas. The Asian market has long been dominated by Microsoft's rivals. Japan, in particular, is regarded as the birthplace of PlayStation and Nintendo. Nevertheless, Microsoft has recently noticed a resurgence in this area. … [Read more...] about Xbox To Expand Its Collection Of Japanese Games

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